Encyclopedia of Poisons and Antidotes

Poisons and other toxic substances have been a subject of fascination and fear throughout history. Even with all the advances in medical science today, poisons still remain a serious health risk. Every year approximately 10 million cases of poisoning occur, with nearly 80 percent of them involving children under the age of 5. Poisoning is the fourth most common cause of death among children. Because many poisonings are accidental, simple safety measures--such as keeping harmful substances out of reach of children--can help prevent them.Turkington, Carol is the author of 'Encyclopedia of Poisons and Antidotes ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780816064014 and ISBN 0816064016.